Shopper’s Drug Mart

People — pharmacists — sales people and cashiers alllll have bad attitudes. I have been here way over 15 times out of necessity… Or I would never return!

Extremely slow and inefficient service at checkout. Chronically understaffed during busy times. Even when not busy you can bet on a 15 minute wait in line.
This store is to be avoided at all costs if you have any impatience issues because you are in for a wait. All for the chance to waaay overpay for things you can get at half the price elsewhere.
If you enjoy your personal space avoid at all costs… You will be jostled and bumped into by all sorts of questionable characters… In other words. Hold on to your belongings for dear life

This Shopper’s has a great beauty/​perfume section, but the rest of the store is not that great. They are often out of stock on items because of the location, and like other people said, the line-​ups can be insanely long. Maybe they should put in a self check out or something like that. Or quicker checkout clerks.
The food section almost always looks really picked over in Shoppers, and the aisles are tight and crowded considering the amount of traffic that goes through there. Conveniently located, but kind of a victim of it’s own convenient location in that it’s not a very pleasant shopping experience!

Hmm, this is an interesting Shoppers. It’s convenient because it’s downtown, but the lay out is kind of funny. They don’t have the best selection of items but it will due. If you don’t have access to a car this is the perfect Shopper’s for you because there is a C-​train stop beside it.

Location wise this is very convenient. However the lines are often ridiculously long and like other reviewers, I have walked away without making a purchase because of this. Tip: Lines at the cashes at the back of the store are marginally shorter.
I find this store to otherwise be okay. They have the usual stuff at the usual prices. Certain aisles can get a bit too busy at peak times, especially when the long cash lines start to go down them (GAH!!). If you avoid the 11 – 1:30 period during the week, you might save yourself a lot of time and stress. If you don’t REALLY need something, check out a different Shoppers and save your sanity.

It is a convenient Shopper’s. It is connected to the 3^rd street C-​Train station, so that is good. I can think of countless times where it has come in handy for everything from birthday cards to hair gel. It is also a good place to get snacks like nuts, candy, mints, etc. Sometimes you are lucky and there are sales on all these items.
There are some major drawbacks. It seems like the lines are overly busy every time I visit. There is always the thought of is this purchase worth lining up over. Also, I wish it was open later.
All in all, it is a life saver at times!

This isn’t my favourite Shopper’s Drug Mart ever, but it does the trick. While it’s smaller than most, when I’m busy it’s easier to stop here during my work breaks than try to head to a Shopper’s closer to home after work. The lines can be extraordinarily long, so much so sometimes I abandon my shopping trip and try to come back another time. But the employees are always friendly and helpful.
Tips:
— Try to avoid 12 – 1 and 4−6pm as these are the busiest times
— They sell out of bus passes quickly, so don’t depend on this location on the last day of the month
Underdog ¹⁄₃₀

This location is the worst Shoppers I have ever been too. The customer service is a joke, slow, long lines and the staff rarely smile. Another thing of note is that when Shoppers posted a sale in their flyer, this store is known for not having the item on sale. If you need to shop here give yourself a hour thats how slow the service is. Brutal!

Shopper’s Drug Mart is a Shopper’s Drug Mart.
If you’ve been to one, you’ve been to all. However, this location was recently updated and moved from its previous location (somewhere on the higher levels of TD) to the main level, right by the HMV and Black’s Photography.
They have a nice separate area where they sell all their perfume and high end cosmetics. Which is nice to have since sometimes the smells from the perfumes being tested can be overwhelming.
Aisle were tidy (on none stock days) and well stocked, as I rarely saw empty shelves.
They usually have good deals going on (I bought a box of hair dye for $ 8 which was regular $ 12) but most of the time I find their prices just a bit too high compared to other stores that sell the same products.
My only problem, was they didnt have the product I was looking for. They had the brand and other similar products, but not the exact one I was looking for. I sadly walked out the store with only a box of hair dye and I am stuck buying said product at Walmart only.
Overall its a good place if you need something quick during the work day and cant wait till the end of the day when you can go to where you really wanna go.

If you can fight through the construction, the new location of Shopper’s Drug Mart in TD Square is well worth a visit. It is huge, unlike the tiny second floor location it once inhabited. They now have a huge beauty section filled with lovely brands like Lancome and Boots and tons of fragrances as well. They have expanded their health offerings, now offering back supports and special cushions in addition to basics like shoe insoles, birth control and OTC drugs. They also have a great selection of seasonal items, which means a ton of seasonal candies and red and green floating around right now.
I love the fresh white lighting, high ceilings and the vague feeling of minamalism. The Shoppers Optimum card definitely improved my loyalty, and I’ve found that if you aren’t picky and follow the deal you can get some great savings. That being said, I have never found it difficult to drop a ton of money on makeup, toiletries and haircare (I am picky), which is why I have earned several hundred dollars in Shoppers Optimum points. Score.

The Pharmacy at this Shopper’s Drug Mart is one of the worst I’ve ever been to. The lady takes your prescription and tells you to come back in ½ hour. I come back in 25 mins and ask if my order is ready and the pharmacist and the assistant at the back make me wait for another 10 more minutes ‘cos the order is not ready. I can see her mouthing the words at the back that she had told me to come back in 30 mins. Yes, I know it’s only been 25 mins but really should any pharmacy take 30 mins to fill a prescription. If the pharmacy and staff would stop yapping so much, they would get their work done.
Please don’t use this pharmacy if you can. Terrible customer service. I would use Rexall or IDA Pharmacy if I have to.